CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities)

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 97530 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97530
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $74
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) at The Children's Mercy Hospital is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $35.07, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$35.07

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $35.07 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $74 (211%)

Insurance Median: $80 (228%)

Cash: $74 (211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (228% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $35.07 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Cigna	$14 - $116	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $112	77%
Healthy Blue	$29 - $96	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $33	83%
Home State Health	$39 - $84	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $124	114%
Quiktrip	$40 - $109	114%
Wppa Providrs Care	$43 - $109	123%
Healthlink	$47 - $147	134%
Health Midwest Comprehensive Care	$49 - $109	140%
Aetna	$51 - $114	145%
American Healthcare Alliance	$51 - $142	145%
Multiplan	$52 - $127	148%
Humana	$62 - $111	177%
Orscheln	$63 - $109	180%
Coventry Health Care Of Kansas	$65 - $124	185%
Wellfit/Centrus	$68 - $109	194%
Centivo	$70 - $109	200%
Nebraska Furniture Mart	$73 - $109	208%
Medica	$82 - $97	234%
Mercy Health	$103 - $125	294%
Coxhealth Network	$104 - $124	297%
National Preferred Provider Network	$124 - $150	354%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $74.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97530.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Children's Mercy Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97530.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.